De-lĭq'uĭ-ŭm, n.

(de-lik'wi-um), n. [Lat. See DELIQUIATE.]

1. (Chem.) A melting or dissolution in the air, or in a moist place; a liquid condition; as, a salt falls into a deliquium.
2. A sinking away; a failing; a swooning or fainting; as, a deliquium of light. [Obs.] “For fear of deliquiums or being sick.” Bacon.